Catholic Charities of Green Bay’s 10th Annual Inspired to Act Gala

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There are many reasons to be grateful after the 10th Annual “Inspired to Act” Gala for Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Green Bay.

While they’re still compiling the numbers, it looks like the event will reach and possibly surpass last year’s total of $140,000.

Michele McCormack of Local 5 served as moderator with Father Mark Vander Steeg, Vicar of Priests and Pastoral Leaders of the Diocese of Green Bay.

The $100 ticket included dinner at “The Marq” in De Pere and two drink tickets.

Guests could also bid on a wide variety of silent auction items, and other fun activities helped generate even more support.

The big surprise of the evening came when the Fannin Family singers from Outagamie County reunited for a public performance for the first time since 2011, when they appeared on the network’s competition show “The Sing -Off.”

“It’s a great event,” said Karmen Lemke, executive director of Catholic Charities of Green Bay. “It’s a great evening to be together and celebrate the good things happening in northeast Wisconsin.”

A Blue Ridge vacation is still available to anyone providing the minimum bid to continue supporting the mission. For more information, contact the association directly by clicking here.

Catholic Charities has existed for over 100 years. Last year, it reached the milestone of 10,000 people in the 16 counties served by the Diocese of Green Bay.

Support is given to anyone, regardless of their religious affiliation.

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It includes adoption services, refugee placement, mental health for children and financial health counseling for families.

The “Inspired to Act” gala was particularly successful thanks to the support of several major sponsors, including HSHS St. Vincent St Marys, the Catholic Foundation of the Diocese of Green Bay, the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity Sponsored Ministries, Inc. and Green Bay . Packers give
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